Many Feds Face Furloughs Twice
Dems Back Retroactive Shutdown Pay
No TSP Contributions During a Shutdown
How Contractors Might Weather a Shutdown
Oversight
Dispatches from Capitol Hill and the executive branch
Dispatches from Capitol Hill and the executive branch
How the Shutdown Ends
Senate has rejected the idea of conference negotiations. Read more10:20 AM ETcomments
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev.
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Special Report: United State Postal Service Woes
The Postal Service has been losing money for quite some time, with Congress ... Read more
Play of the Day
Play of the Day gathers clips from late night and comedy television shows, ... Read more
Play of the Day: The Series Finale of 'Breaking Gov'
Late night comedians tackle the final moments of the government shutdown.
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Poll: Don't Shut Down the Government Over Obamacare
Despite overall ambivalence toward the law, voters overwhelmingly oppose defunding it.
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How Long Has the Government Been Closed?
A clock adding up the minutes of the shutdown.
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SHUTDOWN: 'Agencies Should Now Execute Plans'
With Congress still deadlocked, OMB orders the first shutdown of government in 17 years.
September 30
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More Than 1/4 of Americans Really Don't Like Their Government Right Now
Anger with the federal government is now the highest since 1997, Pew ...
September 30
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Obama: Federal Employees Will Be Hit Hard by Shutdown
Feds “will be hurt greatly,” president says in urging action to prevent funding crisis.
September 30
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Tonight Was Made for C-SPAN Junkies
Tonight Was Made for C-SPAN Junkies
I, on the other hand, will be getting good rest to continue reporting this insanity tomorrow.
September 30
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On Shutdown Day, Employees Must Still Show Up
OMB directive would require a half-day to lock things down.
September 30
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Updated: Agencies Post Shutdown Plans Online
Obama administration directed agencies to provide guidance to employees on Friday, as Oct. 1 ...
September 30
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Play of the Day: Happy Government Shutdown Eve!
Late-night television lends some perspective on the latest congressional gridlock
September 30
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The Obscure Law That Governs Shutdowns
A look at the Antideficiency Act, and how it will come into play if Congress can't agree on a ...
September 30
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